Online Bachelor of Social Work

Make a Difference in Your Community by Helping Others

Empowering Students to Transform Our World.

The online BSW degree from East Central University Online trains students for successful careers as generalist social work professionals. Our expert faculty teach interdisciplinary courses that prepare you for social work practice in today’s rapidly changing and diverse society. After acquiring social work degree online, you’ll be ready to make a positive impact in your community and help others during your career.

ECU’s Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Online Courses

Transfer up to 94 Credits

Finish in 2 to 4 Years

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Interdisciplinary Social Work Curriculum with a Global Perspective

With our online BSW program, you’ll learn to enhance the quality of life for all people through hands-on internship opportunities and a study of social work theory based on scientific inquiry. We designed our interactive online classroom for working adults, so you can study on your schedule as you work toward your goals. The online social work courses explore the following topics and more:

Social Work Practice

Prepare for strengths-oriented action when assisting individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Human Behavior & Social Environment

Explore the range of social systems impacting social functioning and well-being, and learn about the dimensions of human diversity.

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Delve into how policy affects service delivery and options for engaging in policy practice to advance the quality of social services.

Continue Your Education in a Flexible Format

ECU’s online programs offer the ultimate flexibility. You will take classes in a format that allows you to advance your education and continue meeting your work and life commitments. In addition to convenience, you will benefit from rigorous academics and rewarding options for engaging classmates.

Gain Valuable Experience to Thrive in Your Career

Social work professionals help people solve problems and improve their quality of life. After finishing our online bachelor’s degree in social work program, you will be prepared for entry-level human services and social work roles in numerous contexts.

Potential Fields for BSW Graduates

  1. Tribal child welfare
  2. Medical social work
  3. Child welfare
  4. Case management
  5. Mental health
  6. School social work
  7. Veterans family support
  8. Social service

In 1909, East Central University was established in eastern Oklahoma to provide teacher certification training. Since then, ECU has grown considerably and now offers many undergraduate and graduate degrees. As the alma mater of business leaders, elected officials, artists, scientists and astronauts, ECU continues to provide innovative learning experiences on campus and online.

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Accreditation

East Central University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

East Central University’s Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).